o 200/201 Conversation and Composition (Fall and Spring)
o 202 Composition and Conversation (Fall and Spring)
o 310 Spanish Literature and Culture: Pre-Eighteenth Century (Fall only)
o 311 Spanish Literature and Culture: From Eighteenth Century ( Spring only)
o 312 Latin American Literature and Culture Post-18th Century ( Fall only)
o 313 Latin American Literature and Culture: From Eighteenth Century (Spring only)
o 400 Applied Linguistics (Spring Only)
o 420 Applied Grammar (Spring Only)
o 460 Seminar in Spanish (Fall and Spring)
o One Additional elective must be taken to fulfill Secondary Education/Spanish requirement , (possible electives listed below)
§ Spanish 383 Workshop in Spanish Drama (cancelled for Spring 2009)
§ Spanish 401 Studies in Hispanic Prose
§ Spanish 403 Studies in Hispanic Theatre/Film
§ Spanish 404 Studies in Hispanic Poetry
§ Spanish 490 Directed Study
(To see when these classes are offered see your advisor in Modern Lang.)
~~Note: You should be starting your education major while taking required Spanish classes~~
Tests Requirements:
There are four exams that you must take:
1. Praxis I (also called PPST) - Reading (Test Code: 0710) (Duration: 1 hour) (Cost: $40)
- Writing (Test Code: 0720) (Duration: 1 hour) (Cost: $40)
- Math (Test Code: 0730) (Duration: 1 hour) (Cost: $40)
*The Praxis I is a requirement that must be fulfilled before entering into the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
2. Praxis II
- Spanish Content Knowledge (Test Code: 0191) (Duration: 1 hour) (Cost: $80)
- Spanish Productive Language Skills (Test Code: 0192) (Duration: 1 hour) (Cost $80)
3. Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) (Test Code: 0524) (Cost: $90)
- Measure general pedagogical knowledge at four grade levels: Early Childhood, K-6, 5-9 and 7-12. These tests use a case study approach and feature constructed-response and multiple-choice items.
* It is highly recommended to take this test after taking CEP 315: Counseling and Educational Psychology
*Tutoring support is offered at Oasis: http://www.ric.edu/oasis/
~~~To register for the Praxis I, Praxis II and PLT, go online at: http://www.ets.org/
4. In-House Exam: Written portion of the Spanish Content Exam: Focus on the core courses in the major: Spanish 310, 311, 312, and 313.
· Save any material including notes, books, syllabi, quizzes, papers to review important historical events and cultural phenomena of Spain and Latin America.
*See modern language advisor for future test dates
*minimum grade of B- is required in all courses
o CEP 315: Counseling and Educational Psychology
ü Save notes, books, syllabi, quizzes, and essays form this class to prepare for the PLT
o Foundations 346: Schooling in a Democratic Society
ü This is a required class to get into the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
o Special Education 433: Adaptive instruction for Inclusive Education
o SED 406: Instructional Methods, Design and Technology
o SED 407: Instructional Methods, Design and Literacy
o SED 410: Practicum in Secondary Modern Language
ü PLT and Praxis II requirements must be fulfilled before entering into this class
o SED 421: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools
o SED 422: Student Teaching Seminar
If you wish to teach middle school, there is an endorsement program which is an additional four class requirement:
o MLED 310 - Teaching Early Adolescents
o MLED 320 - Middle School Organization and Integrated Curriculum
o MLED 330 - Interdisciplinary Reading and Writing in Middle Schools
o MLED 340 – Differential Elements in Middle School Instruction
